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When to Plant Sorrel in Harper County, OK

Sorrel is a perennial herb with tangy, lemon-flavored arrow-shaped leaves. It is one of the first greens to emerge in spring and is used in soups and salads.

Harper County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 15 and the first fall frost is October 18, giving you a growing season of approximately 186 days.

At an elevation of 861 feet, Harper County receives approximately 21.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 89°F, providing good warmth for Sorrel during the growing season.

Harper County, OK (Zone 7a) Moderate season
186 days
Last Spring Frost April 15
186 growing days
First Fall Frost October 18

Harper County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Sorrel Planting Timeline — Harper County, OK

Sorrel Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 11 Mar 11 – Mar 25
Transplant Outdoors April 8 Apr 8 – Apr 22
Direct Sow April 1 Apr 1 – Apr 22
Harvest May 20 May 20 – Jul 22
Fall Sowing August 9 Aug 9 – Aug 23

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Harvest
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing
September
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Partial Shade (3-6 hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

40–60 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 5.5–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 7a

📆 Growing Season

186 days in Harper County

Growing Tips for Harper County

Direct sow in early spring or fall. Remove flower stalks promptly to encourage leaf production. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Young leaves have the best flavor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Sorrel in Harper County, OK?

Harper County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 15. Plan your Sorrel planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Harper County, OK?

Harper County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 15 and first fall frost is October 18.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Harper County, OK. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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